Jump to content
The Dark Mod Forums

August Update


DrSpock

Recommended Posts

Well no one else has created a topic yet so I figured I might as well. I'm glad you managed to get one in during August! :)

 

It sounds like significant improvements have been made. I like the video too. I think clouds passing in front of the moon could add a significant realism to the game.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hello!

 

I don't know why there isn't an "Official" post on this, but thanks for posting.

 

The clouds do look awesome and that will add some interesting gameplay for outdoor missions. Timing it right to move with the clouds to remain hidden.

|=-=------=-=|

happycheeze.deviantart.com

 

Moddb

 

Gamers Outreach, a nonprofit that uses videogames to raise money for chairty.

|=-=------=-=|

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yup, nice update - and that's not even everything that has been happening.

 

Though I can't take the credit for DarkRadiant's Objectives Editor alone, far more than the half of the work has been done by OrbWeaver. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The combat sounds like the old VSIM system I’ve seen used in Die by the Sword.

Kinda. Less literal though, and therefore easier to use. (DBTS was hard. At least during the half hour I played of it. I couldn't figure out how to use the sword effectively at all.) TDM's combat system design is probably more similar to Mount & Blade than anything else.

 

I should probably take this opportunity to point out that most of it isn't implemented yet. :)

My games | Public Service Announcement: TDM is not set in the Thief universe. The city in which it takes place is not the City from Thief. The player character is not called Garrett. Any person who contradicts these facts will be subjected to disapproving stares.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I love the cloud feature, is that done with a 3d skybox? If so, what specific effects are required to produce it? I've made 3d skyboxes but I've usually put the actual moonlight inside the map with the moon texture and clouds in the skybox, how do you create the effect seen in the video?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The video is phenomenal. I wonder if any of the old LGS crew lurks the boards behind the shadows? ;) I guarantee they'd be impressed with your work.

 

I think the TDM crew may be breaking new ground in the FPS genre entirely. Congratulations.

 

TDM Question: Can the cloud cover be randomly generated? Or does it run on a loop?

Non-TDM Question: Has any pro-studio approached any of you guys yet?

 

Now only if Mr. Carmack was smart enough to include an "import" feature into Tech5...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Here's a thread with a couple more examples and information:

 

http://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?showt...9&hl=clouds

http://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?s=&am...st&p=105989

 

Gildoran (who made the sky) said:

 

It's automatic, since it uses a light texture that's carefully synced with the skybox. But there is an important limitation with the way I did it. It uses a light falloff that's scaled to be infinitely large and scrolls with the same parameters as the clouds. This means that the moonlight can't have an X/Y falloff, and it isn't clamped; the mapper needs to ensure that the edges of the light are in shadow, or you'll end up with problems where triangles suddenly become fully lit/unlit when they intersect or stop intersecting the moonlight volume.

 

This is also extremely impressive:

 

http://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?s=&am...st&p=106326

 

The V3 sky uses a single Doom 3 material that's put on a sky-dome. The material simulates 3D volumetric clouds that shapeshift and cast soft shadows on eachother. No pixel-shaders were used in the making of this sky; Doom 3 materials are that powerful/flexible.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sounds like you guys are making great progress. I know there's always all sorts of work going on behind the scenes, but it's still nice to be reminded. :)

 

The video is impressive; I don't think I've seen a game simulate cloud cover shadows like that before. The combat system sounds good too. Just another step towards what's looking to possibly be the best damn stealth game (engine) out there!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The video is wonderful!

 

I have a question regarding this and other features. How will you "give" it to the people when TDM is released? In the form of (x) tutorial or (y) some file that can be imported into somebody's map?

Cartographer's Note FM: in production.

Download Old Comrades, Old Debts FM or Mistrz Effects demo and see my old projects!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

How will you "give" it to the people when TDM is released? In the form of (x) tutorial or (y) some file that can be imported into somebody's map?

 

Without getting into the technical details...both.

 

If you follow the link to our wiki page, you'll see there are already a lot of tutorials on how to do things, and more will constantly be added. And in many cases you can also add assets from tutorial maps directly into your own.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recent Status Updates

    • nbohr1more

      TDM 15th Anniversary Contest is now active! Please declare your participation: https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/22413-the-dark-mod-15th-anniversary-contest-entry-thread/
       
      · 0 replies
    • JackFarmer

      @TheUnbeholden
      You cannot receive PMs. Could you please be so kind and check your mailbox if it is full (or maybe you switched off the function)?
      · 1 reply
    • OrbWeaver

      I like the new frob highlight but it would nice if it was less "flickery" while moving over objects (especially barred metal doors).
      · 4 replies
    • nbohr1more

      Please vote in the 15th Anniversary Contest Theme Poll
       
      · 0 replies
    • Ansome

      Well then, it's been about a week since I released my first FM and I must say that I was very pleasantly surprised by its reception. I had expected half as much interest in my short little FM as I received and even less when it came to positive feedback, but I am glad that the aspects of my mission that I put the most heart into were often the most appreciated. It was also delightful to read plenty of honest criticism and helpful feedback, as I've already been given plenty of useful pointers on improving my brushwork, level design, and gameplay difficulty.
      I've gotten back into the groove of chipping away at my reading and game list, as well as the endless FM catalogue here, but I may very well try my hand at the 15th anniversary contest should it materialize. That is assuming my eyes are ready for a few more months of Dark Radiant's bright interface while burning the midnight oil, of course!
      · 4 replies
×
×
  • Create New...